It might have been repeated ad nauseam for ever (at least in Norway), but I think there's some truth to the suggestion that we just have it too good. As someone

It might have been repeated ad nauseam for ever (at least in Norway), but I think there's some truth to the suggestion that we just have it too good. As someone graduating university with a masters degree in CS soon, and seeing the ridiculous amount of relatively well paid jobs out there waiting for us -- along with the pressure from recruiters that inevitably follows -- I can see why people take the easy way out. This, coupled with the Law of Jante[0] deeply ingrained in our culture, i think explains a lot. On the other hand, the amazing safety net of the norwegian welfare state should push people to be more entrepreneurial and take more chances if you ask me. [0]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante